There’s a New Way to Shop With AI. Text Alexa
Amazon’s bots are the latest AI agents trying to do your shopping for you. Should you let them?
Amazon has introduced a new feature for Alexa called Alexa for Shopping, which allows users to shop, compare, and buy items from Amazon using just text. This new personal AI agent, previously available through the app and website, now offers additional capabilities such as ordering groceries, searching for deals, and sending price drop notifications.
Users can reorder previously purchased items, receive delivery updates, and even customize orders based on preferences like organic options. Text instructions can also be used to compare products and check price history for the best deals. However, users should remain cautious when sharing personal information with AI products. The new text-based feature is currently available to a select group in the US through a text invitation, with wider availability expected in the coming months.
Other AI-powered shopping agents like Meta Muse and Google Universal Cart are also gaining traction in the market.
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